How do you identify RIC VIII Sirmium 3?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, wearing crested and diademed helmet, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear diagonally over right shoulder in right hand and shield decorated with a horseman trampling an enemy in left hand with the inscription FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/XXX/MVLT/XXXX; Roma holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding sceptre in left hand, her right foot on prow with the inscription GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE. Portrait type: diademed.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Sirmium 3?

RIC VIII Sirmium 3 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.5g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantius II Solidus — RIC VIII Sirmium 3

Obverse

Reverse

Römisch-Germanisches Museum, Köln

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Sirmium 3

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Solidus

Date

351 AD-355 AD

Mint

Sirmium

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.5g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG

Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, wearing crested and diademed helmet, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear diagonally over right shoulder in right hand and shield decorated with a horseman trampling an enemy in left hand

Reverse

GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE

Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/XXX/MVLT/XXXX; Roma holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding sceptre in left hand, her right foot on prow

About This Type

This RIC VIII Sirmium 3 is a solidus of Constantius II (351 AD-355 AD), struck at the Sirmium mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/XXX/MVLT/XXXX; Roma holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding sceptre in left hand, her right foot on prow. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.5g, 22mm diameter.

About the Solidus

The solidus was the gold coin of the late Roman and Byzantine empires, introduced by Constantine I around 309 AD at 4.5 grams. It maintained its weight standard for over seven centuries, making it one of the most stable currencies in history.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Sirmium 3?: RIC VIII Sirmium 3 is a Gold Solidus of Constantius II (351 AD-355 AD) struck at the Sirmium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Sirmium 3.
How do you identify RIC VIII Sirmium 3?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, wearing crested and diademed helmet, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear diagonally over right shoulder in right hand and shield decorated with a horseman trampling an enemy in left hand with the inscription FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/XXX/MVLT/XXXX; Roma holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding sceptre in left hand, her right foot on prow with the inscription GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Sirmium 3?: RIC VIII Sirmium 3 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.5g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.